Faith in Kids

The home team talk all things Christmas Day. Join in the fun as they remember the awkward and the awesome from past Christmas adventures. In the hubbub of the holiday, they also want to keep Jesus at the centre, listen in as they prepare and plan to celebrate Jesus' birth.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsJames Cary - Podcast co-host for Faith in KidsSing the Bible: Family Christmas Album by Randall GoodgameFamily reflection resource available at:Reflection: Look Back Look Up Look OnListen to the Faith in Kids Christmas song on:YoutubeSpotifyApple MusicIf you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

The Christmas adventure continues with Joseph and the Angel - and a name that's also a job title. But what even is a cooper, a fletcher and a whitesmith? And why does a cooper need a hooper?Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Music from Slugs and Bugs Family Christmas AlbumReadings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)Support the show

We continue our Christmas adventure with Mary and the return of the Angel. God is ripping up Mary's wedding plans - what a relief that no-one will be throwing shoes at her! (Oh, that's one of the fun facts about wedding. I know. Jam? No.)Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company.Music from Awesome Cutlery - A Long Long Long Long Time AgoReadings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)Support the show

Ed, Amy, and their guest this week, Gareth Crispin, share some top tips for family bible times this Christmas. From tea towels to posada nativity sets (no, not a curry!) there are plenty of tips to help you get the story of Jesus’ astonishing birth into your everyday family life. Join us as we get those creativity juices flowing for celebrating Christmas this year.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsGareth Crispin - Lecturer in Practical Theology at Cliff College. He co-presents the monthly podcast Together with God – a series of conversations on faith, family and today’s Church (www.togetherwithgod.org.uk). He lives in Buxton with his wife and three young sons.Purchase Faith in Kids’ Latest Book. OUT NOW!Hard Copies SOLD OUT!This is the book of family Bible times,  from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company. (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk).These simple 10-minute family devotions for Advent, with graphic-novel-style illustrations, explore the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas in an engaging way, and will help families keep Christ at the heart of their celebrations. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.Adventure of Christmas ResourcesAdventure of Christmas Kids Podcast Ep 1Adventure of Christmas YouTube TrailerAdventure of Christmas GoChatter bundleAdventure of Christmas ebookIf you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

It's CHRISTMAS! Nearly. Steady on. Whoa there! Hold your jingling horses. We kick of our Pre-Christmas adventure with Zechariah, Elizabeth and an Angel, from Luke 1:5-24. And fun facts about very weird animals who react very strangely in a crisis.Get hold of The Adventure of Christmas e-Book from the Good Book Company. Readings and sketches performed by Anna Nicholson and Meg Blowey.Sketch written and produced by James Cary. Recorded at Crown Lane Studio.Support the show

Would you have roast goat for Christmas dinner? How about replacing mince pies with Christmas cookies? Be inspired from stories of Christmas in other cultures as Ed chats with Rachel Allord and Chris Howles, both long-term missionaries in different parts of the world. Maybe, this year, you could start some new family traditions that will help you put Jesus at the centre.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsRachel Allord - is a mum of two who writes for Faith in Kids and serves on ReachGlobal’s London team. For her books and blog go to www.rachelallord.com Chris Howles - is married to Ros. They work at Uganda Martyrs' Seminary (UMS) in Kampala, training men and women for ordained gospel ministry in Uganda.  Chris teaches systematic theology, New Testament, mission and practical theology courses. They have three children and both Chris and Ros are Sunday school co-ordinators in their local parish church.Purchase Faith in Kids’ Latest Book. OUT NOW!This is the book of family Bible times, The Adventure of Christmas, with the amazing Advent calendar (did we mention with stickers?!)  from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company. (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk).These simple 10-minute family devotions for Advent, with graphic-novel-style illustrations, explore the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas in an engaging way, and will help families keep Christ at the heart of their celebrations.With all the Bible passages and questions already laid out, you can lead these devotions without needing any extra time to prepare, making family devotional time an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.There is an accompanying Advent Calendar available.Written by Ed Drew, author of the popular The Wonder of Easter and Meals with Jesus and the founder of Faith in Kids, a charity supporting children’s-ministry workers and parents as they help children engage with Jesus through the pages of Scripture.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

Hear about Ed's motor home, Amy's fisherman and some questionable decisions made along the journey. Join Ed, Amy and Katy Morgan as they discuss their new books, Katy's - The Promise and the Light and Ed's - The Adventure of Christmas... We also hear how children can be captivated by the Christmas story afresh plus... STICKERS.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith – Writer for Faith in KidsKaty Morgan - Editor at The Good Book Company, which is dedicated to helping Christians and local churches grow. She can read ancient Greek, she likes climbing hills and she likes exploring new places.Purchase Faith in Kids’ Latest Book. OUT NOW!This is the book of family Bible times, The Adventure of Christmas, with the amazing Advent calendar (did we mention with stickers?!)  from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company. (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk).These simple 10-minute family devotions for Advent, with graphic-novel-style illustrations, explore the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas in an engaging way, and will help families keep Christ at the heart of their celebrations.With all the Bible passages and questions already laid out, you can lead these devotions without needing any extra time to prepare, making family devotional time an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.There is an accompanying Advent Calendar available.Written by Ed Drew, author of the popular The Wonder of Easter and Meals with Jesus and the founder of Faith in Kids, a charity supporting children’s-ministry workers and parents as they help children engage with Jesus through the pages of Scripture.https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-adventure-of-christmasPurchase Katy Morgan's latest book, also out now!Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and The Light tells the stories of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas. Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12.Readers will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened and why it is so amazing for us today.With 25 chapters, readers may choose to read a chapter a day during Advent.https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-promise-and-the-lighthttps://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-adventure-of-christmas-advent-calendar If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts arSupport the show

Join Ed, Amy and Katharine Hill as they discuss caring for you and your family post-lockdown. Katharine shares wisdom from her latest book A Mind Of Their Own, about parenting through difficult patches of mental ill health.People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith – Writer for Faith in KidsKatharine Hill is the UK Director of Care for the Family, a popular speaker and the author of a number of books including ‘If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This – Building a Great Marriage’, ‘Rules of Engagement' and ‘The Really, Really Busy Person’s Book on Marriage’.Purchase Faith in Kids’ Latest Book. OUT NOW!The book of family Bible times, The Adventure of Christmas, with the amazing Advent calendar (with stickers!) from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company. (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk).If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Genuinely, we love hearing from folks, and helps us feel less like we are speaking into the void - do send us a friendly hello on email or socials, it might just make our day!Podcast edited by Rachel Redeemed.Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

Join Ed, Amy and Nay Dawson as they talk through a Christian approach to Halloween for parents. We can use Halloween as an opportunity to talk to our children about fearless faith, living distinctively and loving generously. It is also the one time when our community knocks on our door. How can we love them, offer them something of Christ without compromising our deep conviction that Christ is the light of the world?People: Ed Drew - Director of Faith in Kids Amy Smith – Writer for Faith in Kids Nay Dawson lives in Southampton with her husband, Jon and two beautiful daughters. Nay works with IFES Europe as their Regional Training Co-Ordinator, previously she worked for UCCF since graduating in a variety of roles. She is the founder of Passion for Evangelism. PfE is a network of creative, public female evangelists. Nay runs an Etsy shop called Houses of Light that sells attractive postcards that tell stories that raise curiosity about Jesus.Quote from Nay:“It may well be that we don’t trick or treat ourselves. My two daughters get really scared of that kind of stuff. But we were so busy last year. All we were doing was constantly filling up this box to give away ‘gift bags of light’. If you’re unconvinced, go back to Scripture to see what is says about being light of the world, and if Jesus is the light of the world, we have this incredible opportunity to bring light into darkness and point to the light on this dark night.”Purchase Faith in Kids’ Latest Book. OUT NOW! The book of family Bible times, The Adventure of Christmas, with the amazing Advent calendar (with stickers!) from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company. (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk).  Read Nay’s Halloween blog here If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch! Genuinely, we love hearing from folks, and helps us feel less like we are speaking into the void - do send us a friendly hello on email or socials, it might just make our day! Podcast edited by James Cary. Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show

Join Ed, Amy and Risen Motherhood's Laura Wifler as they chat through finding and thriving in gospel moments in the everyday challenges of parenthood. They chat through the highs and lows of parenting expectations and reality with a good angle in on prayer and praying with your kiddos.People: Ed Drew - Director of FIKAmy Smith - FIK Laura Wifler - Author, podcaster, and the executive director of Risen Motherhood.Quote from Laura:'Just seeing the different ways that people prayed in scripture... The emotions that are there, the longings that are there, the suffering that is included, the questions that are asked.... Remember that you have 18 years, you don't have to cover all the prayers in one night. Take some time and build that into some routine of things that you discuss and talk about for kids to see a more robust view.'Purchase Faith in Kids Latest Book:The book Meals with Jesus from Faith in Kids in partnership with The Good Book Company can be ordered here (https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/meals-with-jesus).Purchase Laura's latest book here:The book Any Time Any Place Any Knows from with The Good Book Company can be ordered herehttps://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/any-time-any-place-any-prayerPre-order our new Christmas book coming in time for December 2021:If you're unfamiliar with the world of publishing, just to let you know, orders are of course fab and we've made this to help you and your kids know Christ eternally, but pre-orders REALLY help with at the publishing end!If you think you'll end up picking up a copy for your family/Godchildren/as a church leader for your Sunday school members to take home to their families... please may I put in a request that you pre-order it now as that would hugely help! Here's the link: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/the-adventure-of-christmas or just search 'Ed Drew' on The Good Book Company's Website and this and our other books will pop up.If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us at podcast@faithinkids.org. We won't read out your emails on the podcast if you don't want us to, but we'd love to hear your stories and feedback.  We would love to speak to some families or share your stories on social media, be brave and get in touch!Genuinely, we love hearing from folks, and helps us feel less like we are speaking into the void - do send us a friendly hello on email or socials, it might just make our day!Podcast edited by Rachel Redeemed (https://twitter.com/rachelredeemed)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org)These podcasts are only possible because of the faithful generosity of our supporters and listeners. Faith in Kids exists because people like you give generously. If you've enjoyed listening, you share our passion for the Gospel to be shared with children and for them to be raised in faith. Will you support us financially? For the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you could enable Faith in Kids to reach more parents, churches, and ultimately, children for Christ. Click here.  (http://Faithinkids.org and select 'donate' or go to Stewardship)Support the show (http://www.faithinkids.org) Support the show